To
commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba,
Habanos S.A., the worldwide distributor of Cuban cigars, has created a
special decorative cigar jar full of 25 Bolivar Distinguidos, a
double-tapered cigar measuring 6 3/8 inches by 52 ring.

The
size is known as a Romeo in Cuban cigar factories and is otherwise only
offered as a Cuaba Distinguido within the regular cigar production
portfolio.

Though
the 50-year anniversary technically took place in 2010, the cigar jar
was unveiled a week ago at a release party held in Hong Kong’s Cohiba
Atmosphere, P&L Club.

“We had the Cuban General Consul from Guangzhou, China come down to Hong Kong and officiate the launch of this China edition Bolivar cigar,” said
Audrey Choong, marketing director for Pacific Cigar Ltd., which
distributes Cuban cigars to the Asia Pacific region.

The
jar is made of bone China and is printed with the 50th Anniversary
statement, the flags of both China and Cuba, the Bolivar brand art and a
tiger symbol, as 2010 was the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese
horoscope.

Only
2,010 numbered jars have been created, 400 of which are allotted to
Hong Kong. It retails for HK$8,000 per jar, which is about $1,030 or $41
per smoke.

What better way to commemorate 50 years of communist oppression by blood thirsty killers?

Jim RyderMiami, FL, US, December 14, 2011 7:19am ET

Really cool i like it.

Gary MathewsLitchfield, Ct, Litchfield, December 16, 2011 3:22am ET

Good post Doug, I guess everyone at Cigar Aficionado forgot.

Christian A December 18, 2011 5:14pm ET

I would think CA's job is to post all cigar news and info to its readership as that is why they exist. Free press allows them to cover Cuba and any cigar info anywhere in the world and I for one rather have news available than censorship.

Gary MathewsLitchfield, Ct, Litchfield, December 20, 2011 2:48am ET

No one said anything about censorship. The point is one of the problems with this country is China and out sourcing maybe have some pride and keep china out of it. Besides how many good smokes have you heard of coming out of china???? Please.

Christian A December 28, 2011 4:57pm ET

I'm sorry I didn't realize you had no goods made from China and thus not supporting the communist cause and oppression. Good on you.